In repertory with WAY OF THE WORLD, KNOTS, and KING LEAR29 January - 17 February 1974: Brooklyn Academy of Music, New York

In repertory with RULING THE ROOST, KING LEAR, 'TIS PITY SHE'S A WHORE, THE WAY OF THE WORLD11-16 March; 8-13 April 1974: Wimbledon Theatre

"Dazzling Actors' Company production"  Times

"There is in it much of that uneventful summer sunshine that makes the heart ache with its happiness."  Sunday Times

From the 1974 program:

The Actors' Company made its first appearances at the Edinburgh Festival in 1972. Formed by a group of actors who wished to be totally involved in the artistic management of a theatrical organisation, the Company makes its own policy on the basis of Company meetings and majority decisions. It is a theatrical democracy. The result has been to break down the barriers between "leading" and "supporting" actors; in the Actors' Company all actors play small parts from time to time and all the roles are cast from experienced actors. There has been general acclaim for the quality of the productions which have resulted.

After the 1972 Festival, the Actors' Company toured nationally before giving a six-week season in Cambridge. The group then disbanded to allow members to accept other engagements, but continued to meet to plan their next season. In 1973, in spite of all the pressures on Company members to accept more lucrative or prestigious offers, the majority of that same Company assembled for a further season.

The possibility of a group of actors working together for years rather than weeks is now open. Ensemble theatre of this kind is taken for granted on the continent but represents a new and exciting venture in this country: the consequences are unpredictable. Already the Company is anxious to explore new ways of working together and will this year be presenting studio productions of two new plays.

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